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Miami-based nitrogen ice-cream brand seeking franchisees
August 1, 2019
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, a Miami-based nitrogen ice cream brand, has launched a franchise expansion incentive in hopes of expanding across the country. The…
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By Chloe launching digital-centric units in NY, Canada
August 1, 2019
By Chloe is opening several locations in New York City and expanding to Canada. Launching Thursday at 1385 Broadway Ave., in Midtown Manhattan, the unit has…
read nowPotbelly accelerates multi-unit franchise growth
August 1, 2019
Potbelly Corporation has signed three franchise agreements over the last six months that will nearly double its franchise footprint in Las Vegas, Nevada…
read nowThe Habit boasts increased Q2 revenues, international growth
August 1, 2019
Q2 was good to The Habit, whose parent company, The Habit Restaurants Inc., reported Wednesday that revenues were up 14.7% to $117.9 million for the quarter…
read nowMendocino Farms snags former Zoes CEO
August 1, 2019
Zoes Kitchen former CEO Kevin Miles now holds that title at Mendocino Farms, a farm-to-table fast casual concept based in Los Angeles.
read nowDaphne's Mediterranean closes all Texas locations
July 31, 2019
Poor sales performance has prompted the closing of 11 Texas Daphne's Mediterranean locations, including six in Austin, which were formerly Noon Mediterranean…
read nowCreamistry to open 5th San Diego location
July 31, 2019
Creamistry, a California-based franchise chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is continuing its San Diego expansion with an opening in the…
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6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.
read nowAloha Poke launches franchise expansion initiative
July 30, 2019
Aloha Poke Co., which opened three years ago in Chicago and now has 18 units, is targeting its next growth wave in cities throughout the Midwest, Southeast and…
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Leon adds gluten-free chicken nuggets to US menu
July 29, 2019
London-based Leon is bringing its gluten-free chicken nuggets to its Washington D.C. location. The baked nuggets, which first appeared on the London menu…
read nowFatburger signs Texas deal
July 29, 2019
Fatburger is opening 25 units in Texas thanks to a deal with Dallas-based Croft Ventures LLC, parent company of Famous Franchises LLC. The first stores will…
read nowTin Drum Asian Kitchen announces new leadership team
July 29, 2019
Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has a new leadership team, including Altaf Popatiya as COO, Amisha Popatiya as director of marketing and Matt Schinelli as…
read nowMamoun's Falafel opens 10th unit
July 29, 2019
Mamoun's Falafel has opened its fifth New Jersey location, with plans for two more to open by the end of the year. The restaurant, located at the Wall…
read nowPita Mediterranean Street Food adds Augusta unit
July 26, 2019
Pita Mediterranean Street Food, based in Atlanta, has opened in Augusta, Georgia, marking the brand's 23rd location. The company is on track to open 11 more…
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Firehouse reveals 'restaurant of the future'
July 26, 2019
After 25 years in the sandwich business, Firehouse Subs is unveiling what it's calling, "the restaurant of the future," in its hometown of Jacksonville…
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Tacos4Life co-founder on doing good by doing great QSR business
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
With fewer than 20 stores in four U.S. states, the 5-year-old Tacos4Life brand is still at the beginning of its restaurant journey. That does not mean…
listen nowCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf coming after Starbucks, Luckin in Asia?
July 25, 2019
Jollibee Foods Corp. is buying California-based Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $350 million, according to CNN. The coffee chain has 1,200 stores across 2…
read nowPanera flying high with airport deal
July 25, 2019
Panera Bread will soon be in airports across the country thanks to a partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost.
read nowChicken Salad Chick hits 14th consecutive quarter of positive SSS growth
July 25, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick reported this week that it closed Q2 by achieving its 14th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth and opening 2…
read nowDickey's takes on Brazil
July 25, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is taking Texas-style barbecue south of the equator with its first South American expansion deal. It signed a deal with Bruno Gallucci…
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